An individual vessel designed for drinking liquids, generally hot beverages, the cup is fitted with a vertical side handle. It is of cylindrical form, with a flat base resting on a slight foot rim. The matching saucer, also with a flat base, stands on a discreet foot ring and features a gently sloping border.
The term "litron" cup was introduced by the Vincennes manufactory around 1752. The model was inspired by the choppe, a popular drinking vessel of the period, and developed in response to the growing popularity of hot beverages such as tea, coffee, and chocolate throughout Europe.
Hard-paste porcelain.
The cup and its matching saucer are decorated with circular reserves featuring finely painted polychrome landscapes. The reserve on the cup depicts a riverside scene animated with figures, buildings, and trees set within a rolling landscape, while the saucer presents a complementary lakeside view painted en suite. These reserves are framed by broad gilt bands.
The body of the cup and the border of the saucer are covered with a rich deep underglaze blue (bleu de four), enhanced by an elaborate gilt frieze composed of interlacing motifs, scrolling foliage, palmettes, small flowers, and leafy ornaments arranged in a continuous composition. Gilt bands accentuate the rims.
Marks : Painted in blue with the interlaced double “L” mark.
Decorator’s mark: Rosset.
Gilder’s mark: Boulanger.
Dimensions : Cup: H. 6 cm – L. 7.7 cm - Saucer: Diam. 12.8 cm
Condition : VERY GOOD CONDITION – Minute restored chip to the upper rim of the cup (restoration invisible to the naked eye).
Period : 18th Century – Louis XVI Period – Date letter “EE” for 1782.
Remarks : Minor wear consistent with age and use.
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